Section 23-21.014 - Special Interviews(1) Eligibility: A parole eligible inmate may be considered for a special interview for the following reasons:(a) The saving of a life or the protection of a Department employee from assault or injury as verified by the Department;(b) Providing information to the administration that assists in preventing an escape or results in the recapture of an escaped inmate, as verified by the Department;(c) Assisting law enforcement agencies by providing relevant information for investigations or participating in requested activities that may result in arrest or prosecution, when recommended by the state attorney or law enforcement agency; or(d) For good cause in exceptional circumstances.(2) The Commission or a quorum may instruct a Commission investigator to conduct a special interview at any time during the incarceration portion of an inmate's sentence. Such instruction shall contain a written statement setting forth the reason for the special interview and shall be made a part of the inmate's Department file. The specific instruction, as well as any new information, shall be considered by the Commission investigator when making a recommendation to the Commission.(3) The recommendation of the Commission investigator shall be forwarded to the Commission and a quorum shall inform the inmate in writing of its decision regarding the presumptive parole release date within ninety days of the special interview.(4) The Department of Corrections may recommend a special interview or mitigation of an inmate's presumptive parole release date. If the Department makes a recommendation for a special interview, staff will docket that recommendation for the Commission's consideration.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 23-21.014
Rulemaking Authority 947.07 FS. Law Implemented 947.174 FS.
New 9-10-81, Amended 8-1-83, Formerly 23-21.14, Amended 1-26-93, 1-5-94, 8-17-06, 2-12-13.New 9-10-81, Amended 8-1-83, Formerly 23-21.14, Amended 1-26-93, 1-5-94, 8-17-06, 2-12-13.